Practice Structure of a Micro-Program Memory - 21.1.6 | 21. Micro-Programmed Control Unit | Computer Organisation and Architecture - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is a micro-programmed control unit?

💡 Hint: Think about how instructions are executed.

Question 2

Easy

Name the three phases of instruction handling.

💡 Hint: What order do these actions take place in?

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Question 1

What does the micro-program counter (MPC) do?

  • Stores control signals
  • Points to the next instruction
  • Executes instructions

💡 Hint: Think about tracking progress in a sequence.

Question 2

True or False: Branch decisions are always unconditional.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall if all branches lead the same way.

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Question 1

Design a micro-program sequence for executing a STORE instruction. Include the essential micro instructions and branching conditions.

💡 Hint: Think about how you would organize tasks to ensure they are completed efficiently.

Question 2

Explain how the condition checking in a micro program influences the efficiency of execution in a complex instruction set.

💡 Hint: Consider how conditional paths may lengthen or shorten the overall program execution time.

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